2014 WST to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 WST to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the WST to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 3551.8405. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 9, dropping to 3294.2468.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 257.5936 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3444.6655 to the December average rate of 3365.7830, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 3551.8405 was up 1.19% compared to the 2013 peak of 3510.0792, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.
WST to LAK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3475.7270, compared to 3420.8189 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 54.9081 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 133.5469 LAK (High: 3493.1917 / Low: 3359.6448). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 17.5557 LAK (High: 3374.6148 / Low: 3357.0591).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 49.8481 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 3517.9980) against the same month in 2013 (average: 3334.8417), the exchange rate shifted by +183.1563 (+5.49%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3458.3321 | 3420.3820 | 3444.6655 |
| February | 3449.2440 | 3421.8834 | 3432.1754 |
| March | 3497.7633 | 3433.8315 | 3460.9972 |
| April | 3521.2350 | 3485.4842 | 3500.3587 |
| May | 3551.8405 | 3484.5958 | 3517.9980 |
| June | 3527.6025 | 3476.0101 | 3498.1672 |
| July | 3545.3766 | 3476.7813 | 3505.9508 |
| August | 3491.3745 | 3463.7614 | 3481.7234 |
| September | 3493.1917 | 3359.6448 | 3432.8722 |
| October | 3413.3428 | 3351.0247 | 3383.0240 |
| November | 3383.3780 | 3294.2468 | 3355.5601 |
| December | 3374.6148 | 3357.0591 | 3365.7830 |